BHS380 Module 3 Discussion
Discussion: Global Ranking of Health Systems
Compare and contrast the differences between the U.S. health system and one of the higher ranked countries based on The Commonwealth Fund report:https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2017/jul/mirror-mirror-2017-international-comparison-reflects-flaws-and
NOTE: You may review interactive features, read the full report, or review the PowerPoint slides on the webpage to obtain details about the U.S. health systems performance in comparison to other countries.
Your comments will be graded on how well they meet the Discussion Requirements posted under Before You Begin.
Module 3 – Background
HEALTH SYSTEMS, FINANCES, AND GLOBAL HEALTH
Required Reading
Frieden, T. R., & Damon, I. K. (2015). Ebola in West AfricaCDCs role in epidemic detection, control, and prevention.Emerging Infectious Diseases,21(11), 1897.
Van Pletzen, E., Zulliger, R., Moshabela, M., & Schneider, H. (2013). The size, characteristics and partnership networks of the health-related non-profit sector in three regions of South Africa: Implications of changing primary health care policy for community-based care.Health Policy and Planning,29(6), 742752.
Global Health TV. (2016, November 14).Strengthening health systems: USAIDs health finance and governance project.[Video file]. Available from
Global Burden of Disease Health Financing Collaborator Network. (2017). Evolution and patterns of global health financing 1995-2014: development assistance for health, and government, prepaid private, and out-of-pocket health spending in 184 countries.Lancet(London, England),389(10083), 19812004. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(17)30874-7
Dieleman, J., Campbell, M., Chapin, A., Eldrenkamp, E., Fan, V. Y., Haakenstad, A., … & Reynolds, A. (2017). Evolution and patterns of global health financing 19952014: development assistance for health, and government, prepaid private, and out-of-pocket health spending in 184 countries.The Lancet, 389(10083), 1981-2004.
